“Kelsey Grammer's Short-Lived ABC Sitcom 'Hank' Canceled After 5 Episodes” — what this page in the network covers. Kelsey Grammer, the Emmy-winning star of 'Frasier,' returned to network television in 2009 with the ABC sitcom 'Hank,' but the show was pulled after airing only five episodes due to rapidly declining ratings. The series, which featured Grammer as a wealthy CEO who loses his job and moves his family back to his small hometown, failed to connect with audiences despite his star power.
ABC initially ordered 13 episodes but cut the run short after viewership dropped sharply from its premiere. The cancellation marked a rare low point in Grammer's television career, which had previously spanned two decades on 'Cheers' and 'Frasier.' While 'Hank' is now largely forgotten, it serves as a reminder that even beloved actors can struggle to launch a new hit in the competitive network comedy landscape. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.